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This Wednesday, July 26, we celebrate the progress the United States has made to ensure the rights of people with disabilities; it is the 27 th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This… more

In the aftermath of the 2014-2016 epidemic and in the face of its reemergence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, USAID is working with partners, communities and policymakers to help Guinea recover and stay… more

The influence of Nelson Mandela and his example of servant leadership has transformed lives around the world. From his humble beginnings in the Eastern Cape of South Africa to freedom fighter and Father of a… more

On July 8, 2017, the United States announced nearly $639 million in additional humanitarian aid to help the millions of people affected by food insecurity and violence in South Sudan, Nigeria, Somalia, and… more

It is mid-morning in Kiponzelo village and already the sun weighs heavily on the Tanzanian landscape. As noon approaches, 23-year-old Gaspar Bangi picks his way through the scrub, trailing one of several… more

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is located deep in the heart of Africa. Since 1996, the DRC has experienced two wars that have left behind thousands of landmines, unexploded bombs, mortars, and… more

In partnership with the Government of Cabo Verde, the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is supporting reforms to the country’s major water and sanitation institutions and the development of a financially… more

On this Father’s Day, PEPFAR celebrates the fathers like Xolani and the millions of men around the world playing vital roles in ensuring their own health, the welfare of their families and societies, and our… more